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springboard

[spring-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /


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Through multiple website blocks and closure orders, Mada has amassed a loyal following, in part for being a rare springboard for young journalists.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

The result provides another springboard and extends Villa's recent form to just one defeat in their last seven games.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

“Punctuation can be an amazing springboard for discussions,” she writes, “as long as we translate the results into real action in law, work, allyship, and social cooperation.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

“These wars served as springboard for the United States to engage in widespread global diplomatic endeavors and allowed them to become a stronger nation as a whole.”

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

“No prob,” Steve said, and he bent down so I could use his back as a springboard.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

Some who appear on shows such as Love Island - including influencers Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins - use their time in the villa as springboards to far greater success.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025

The company’s new Siri 2.0, due out early next year, springboards new categories that are not yet embedded in financial models, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025

Gingrich said he hopes the documents “will inspire future generations not only as historical records, but also as springboards for active participation in our democracy and for embarking on their own intellectual pursuits and citizenship.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024

Beyond their impact at the local level, these offices often serve as springboards for state and national candidacies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2023

But a sympathetic foreman told us what was needed: two planks of special springy wood were fastened together by cross pieces at each end, and besides making excellent slides, these made most exciting springboards.

From The Child under Eight by E. R. (Elsie Riach) Murray


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